Mexico City: Exotic Food Tasting Tour & Local Markets

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Wheelchair accessible Guided tours Tours Food & drinks Markets, bazaars, & souks

Experience the colors, textures, and flavors of Mexico City on a walking tour of local markets. Enjoy tacos and exotic food at Mercado de San Juan, and buy local handicrafts at Mercado La Ciudadela.

Highlights

  • Explore on foot and visit two local markets on a Mexico City walking tour
  • Eat like a Mexican and try different flavors of tacos at a local taqueria
  • Try exotic local food and flavors at Mercado de San Juan, a food-lovers paradise
  • Shop until you drop at Mercado La Ciudadela with 350+ vendors from around Mexico
  • Learn the history of Mexico City and experience daily life with a local guide

Description

Get a taste of local life on a walking tour of Mexico City's famous markets. Try local delicacies, exotic dishes, and of course tacos at Mercado de San Juan. Shop for local handicrafts from over 350 vendors at Mercado La Ciudadela. Your market walking tour starts at the historic center of Mexico City to learn about the city's birthplace. Listen to your guide's captivating tales about sites such as Casa de Los Azulejos, the Zocalo, and the National Palace, among others. You haven’t visited Mexico if you haven’t eaten Mexican tacos. Visit a local taqueria also known as a taco restaurant to try a variety of tacos and glimpse Mexico's local flavor. The first market stop is Mercado de San Juan, the home of food lovers. One whiff of their exotic meats and fruits and your inner foodie will be drawn in like a bee to honey. One local delicacy on offer here is the chicatanas ants, are you feeling adventurous? Continue your walking tour at Mercado La Ciudadela, a particular favorite for artisans. This famous market is a one-stop shop for great local handicrafts, including Oaxacan textiles and alebrijes. The market is packed with more than 350 vendors, all selling goods from across the country. Finish your tour with a shot of tequila or mezcal to complete your authentic Mexican foodie experience.

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Tasting of exotic meat, insects, and tacos Shot of mezcal or tequila Professional guide

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